Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona has become the first company in the USA to become HealthyVerify Certified. HealthyVerify helps businesses and workplaces develop best practices for health safety and addressing employee and customer concerns about the Coronavirus. Experts from HealthyVerify will visit and tour businesses, help them train employees and then certify … [More]
Goodwill is First in U.S. to Become Certified by New Standards Program for Business
Election Services Co. Challenges Businesses Across the Country to Support Local Food Banks
A challenge has been launched to meet the extreme need that food banks are experiencing across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. Phoenix=based Runbeck Election Services (Runbeck) has launched the Feed ‘em Food Fight Challenge for businesses across the country. Any size business may participate in the Challenge. Registrants will receive a free Starter Kit from Runbeck … [More]
41% of Workers Feel Burnt Out During Pandemic
New research from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) offers a warning to U.S. companies about the psychological costs of COVID-19. While millions find themselves unemployed, 41 percent of U.S. employees feel burnt out from work while another 23 percent report feeling depressed. The survey on the mental health of U.S. workers under lockdown also found employees are … [More]
Car Sales Tech Co. to Launch 100 Markets, Introducing Touchless Delivery
Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars headquartered in Tempe, is offering as-soon-as-next-day touchless home delivery to 100 additional cities across 24 states to provide those who need to purchase a vehicle with an entirely online car buying experience with a great selection, great prices and great customer service. Carvana … [More]
Security Services Provider Launches Integrated Covid-19 Safety Program for Office Buildings and Suites
As American companies and employees grapple with when and how to return safely to their workplaces, Kastle Systems, the country's largest managed security services provider to commercial businesses, has developed an integrated, building-wide plan to safeguard the health and safety of workers returning to the workplace. The comprehensive system will enable office buildings to … [More]
Hometown Restaurant Co. Reopens Popular Restaurants with Safety, Good Vibes a Priority

After two-months of operating to-go only, Upward Projects will thoughtfully re-open in-restaurant dining at its collection of foodie-favorites across Arizona, including Postino WineCafé, Windsor, Churn, Joyride Taco House and Federal Pizza. Upward Projects will begin their phased reopening on Thursday, May 14, with all locations open by Saturday, May 16. Most important, all … [More]
‘How Do I Let Good People Go at a Time like This?’
No leader wants to let an employee go. Unfortunately, in these harsh and uncertain economic times, more and more of us find ourselves having to deliver some very bad news. Without question, it's one of the most painful parts of being a leader. But business leaders can let people go without abandoning them emotionally — and, as the pandemic sets in for who knows how long, it's a … [More]
Fixes for Back-to-Work Tech Challenges Businesses Should Address Now
As coronavirus-related work-from-home restrictions are lifted, some companies and government agencies are going to be staring down major tech woes as they try to deal with the flood of hardware and software that flowed home with workers. But the International Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM) encourages organizations to also look at the process as an opportunity to put … [More]
Staffing Firm Extends Waiving of Recruitment Fees in Uncertain Times
Phoenix Staff will continue through May, to waive thousands of dollars in recruiting fees in an effort to help companies and candidates find the perfect match, regardless if the job is available now or in a few months. Since the offer started in March, Phoenix Staff has waived nearly $30,000 in recruiting fees, with more opportunities in the pipeline. The company, with offices … [More]
COVID-19 Stories: Returning to Work after Beating COVID-19

Receiving a positive coronavirus diagnosis can be scary. After I was diagnosed I knew that people’s perceptions would change, because this is such a misunderstood virus. I was confident in my health and the fact that I could take the precautions necessary, but I didn’t immediately think about how the diagnosis would impact me beyond the two weeks of illness. I spent multiple … [More]













